3. Largest Section in U.S. Ham Population: 32,000 ARRL Members: 7,000 ARES Members: 1,700

4. Safety & Necessaries Universal Radio (Reynoldsburg, OH) Delaware Generator Raffle Lunch

6. “Anyone seeking permission to carry weapons during an ARES deployment is to be advised that the ARRL cannot give such permission. Neither does the ARRL prohibit legal weapons, but the ARRL accepts no responsibility or liability for injury or damages to anyone as the result of possession of a weapon by an ARES volunteer. The responsibility or liability for injury or damages to anyone as a result of an individual’s possession of a weapon remains with the individual. ARES volunteers must obey all federal, state, and local laws while on deployment. When supporting a served agency, ARES volunteers must also adhere to the policies of the served agency. “The ARRL does not expect volunteers to participate in a dangerous activity or to place themselves in what they perceive to be a dangerous or unsafe environment. Volunteers should avoid or cease participating in any ARRL activity or deployment under circumstances which make them uncomfortable.”

7. Since 1935 “Amateur Emergency Corps” Hurricane Watch Net relays reports from affected areas to the N.H.C. Hams by the hundred volunteered after Katrina Within minutes of 9-11 hams were operating emergency systems “The more brittle a system becomes, the more likely it is for catastrophic failure”

8. In Ohio, ARES has been activated dozens of times each year. Severe weather situations (Winter storms, extreme cold, Spring storms Steam (?) Major failure of 911 and telephone systems in 6 counties

13. Ohio ARES as an EMERGENCY SERVICE resource Begins with the structure and function of ARES

14. Section Emergency Coordinator ASEC District E C ADEC E C

15. Section Emergency Coordinator ASEC District E C ADEC E C

16. Promotes ARES to the public Coordinates training, organization and participation of Amateurs Establishes viable working partnerships with federal, state, county, city governments in the county. Develops detailed operational plans Establishes and test local communication networks In an emergency, evaluates needs and responds quickly Partnership Technology advisor for your served agency!

17. The Mantra: Do not self deploy Let’s use some common sense. An EC SHOULD reach out and stay in touch with EMA Directors, etc. Skywarn or weather spotter nets can be needed instantly; there should be a plan in place to self-activate in severe weather scenarios. What it means is we don’t launch our 493 flashy-blinkies and put on two yellow vests then drive ourselves to the next county “In case they need help”. Sigh. Try to stay professional!

18. Ohio Section Emergency response Plan – so we all work together We simplified the language, cleaner and more direct We updated our approach to melt into NIMS and county SOP’s After trials, we made changes from issues we experienced We have included ARESMAT, the new Ohio ARES HF frequencies, and the OHDEN.

19. EC needs a plan to activate members Telephone, Text, Radio Alternate plan for when there are NO PHONES! DEC might want to activate a district Call to EC’s Rare, but SEC might need to activate a region or state Call to DEC’s

20. 2 VHF/UHF radios (one - CCS net, the other - activities in the county) Digital capability (including fldigi software) Headphones for room noise reduction Access to county IT networks for email/internet and interaction with EOC staff HF station with digital interface Enough personnel for operators as needed plus one ‘runner’ Additional amateur radio technologies: MESH, ATV, digital radio, etc. as available Additional resources (monitors, public safety radios, etc.) are an advantage

21. Complete EOC CS configuration Generator or backup power County maps and other data Telephone list of agencies/contacts Located on high ground, outside any disaster area Easily accessible Space for at least 3 operators with provisions

22. Depends on the emergency Examples: Red Cross Dispatch Centers These might be in control of “sub nets” (i.e.- Red Cross shelters)

23. Complete CS configuration Generator or backup power Telephone list of agencies/contacts Located on high ground, outside any disaster area Easily accessible Adequate forms and digital resources to handle traffic

24. Tactical callsigns Stay within FCC rules!

25. OARS Database ARESMAT District Nets Wide Area Nets -

26. S R E The A G !

29. Technology no other service can offer As the event grows, this will become more and more critical The ONLY way of transmitting IS-213 messages to Ohio EOC and other counties EASY! Installation is quick Operation is easy Does NOT require expensive interfaces (but can work with them) FLDIGI

31. Tuesdays 8:00pm after the Ohio EMA net. OHDEN will meet 3585 USB 7072KHz alternate Our modes: OLIVIA 8/500 PSK31 alternate, with MT63 1K for bulletins MT63 2K on VHF/UHF with PSK as an alternate (Assigned locally)

32. Sponsored by K8CY, Ashtabula County ARC/ARES Ash_ares@yahoo.com www.qsl.net/ash_ares

35. April 25 Start time: 10 AM EDT 100 Watts 40 / 80 Meters (All modes) ARES Primary Frequencies: 7.240, 7.244, 7.248 3.910 + /– Digital: 3.585, 7.072 +/- Don’t forget the Hamburgers!! This is a fun event, NOT a contest.

36. Take time to devise several NVIS antennas Plan to deploy them, and test their performance Contact W8SGT and other fixed stations (get ACCURATE signal reports) Contact as many counties as possible (to determine geographical coverage) Many other states are interested- make as many contacts as you want! Document the antenna design, construction, height, and performance Take cellphone (or better) pictures of the antenna (and of your group at work!) Go for as long as you like- until you run out of antennas, run out of beverage, or get tired

37. Compile your reports, and determine your best three performing antennas Submit them to Stan, N8BHL at stan@standi.com (or just n8bhl@arrl.net)stan@standi.comn8bhl@arrl.net We will compile the reports, and we expect the best three or four to bubble up to the top We will circulate this information to get your go-kits stocked with GOOD antennas!